U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. James B. Wellons, left, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and Col. Roy J. Nicka, right, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, salute for the playing of the national anthem during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Aug. 29, 2025. During his command, Nicka balanced readiness across four fifth generation fighter squadrons, enabling three unit deployments and one bilateral exercise, spearheaded the Marine Corps’ first MQ-9A Reaper inter-theater redeployment into the Indo-Pacific region, and ultimately generated more than 7,000 flight hours of strike, fighter and reconnaissance mission in support of 3rd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)
Date Taken: | 08.29.2025 |
Date Posted: | 09.05.2025 16:46 |
Photo ID: | 9296249 |
VIRIN: | 250829-M-YL719-1223 |
Resolution: | 5746x3833 |
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Location: | MCAS YUMA, ARIZONA, US |
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